[This page is my design space for a new course based on Dan Pink's book, A Whole New Mind. --MEG]
The world is shifting out of the Information Age, where linear and analytical thought ruled the day. Our parents encouraged us to become engineers, accountants, doctors, and lawyers. A new Age is coming in which right-brain thinking -- such as looking for patterns and empathizing -- will lead the way.
Materials
Stuff the students need to experience this course.
A copy of A Whole New Mind
A blog
Small notebook
Cameraphone or digital camera
USB Headset/microphone
Stuff the classroom needs to experience this course.
Mindmapping software (FreeMind is an open source option) or an online version (MindMeister may be a possibility)
The world is shifting out of the Information Age, where linear and analytical thought ruled the day. Our parents encouraged us to become engineers, accountants, doctors, and lawyers. A new Age is coming in which right-brain thinking -- such as looking for patterns and empathizing -- will lead the way.
Materials
Stuff the students need to experience this course.
Stuff the classroom needs to experience this course.
6 Senses
Design
Story
write our own elevator pitches
write the school's elevator pitch
guest speakers: storyteller & marketer
Symphony
Empathy
Play
Meaning
Timing
This is a semester-long course. We'll cover the six senses in 18 weeks = 3 weeks per sense.